Observing Evening - Fri 20th Jan 2017

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: observing evening, 2017

The next proposed observing evening will be on Friday 20th January 2017, starting from 19:00 and finishing about 21:30. These observing events are to be held at short notice to take advantage of clear skies. Preferred evenings will be selected for the month ahead with evenings finally selected as guided by the latest weather forecast. The next proposed observing evening dates are:

An e-mail will be sent out, to those who have submitted their name as wishing to attend, on the evening before the proposed event. A second e-mail will be sent in the afternoon of the event day confirming or cancelling the event depending on the weather.

Please click below for more information!

Added on: Jan 19, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Jan 2017

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, january, 2017

By Steve Harris

The January editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are Jupiter's return to the morning sky & Steve's new telescope.

January 2017 Newsletter
What's Up: January 2017

Added on: Jan 08, 2017   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Dec 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2016, december

By Steve Harris

The December editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are some news on Proxima b and a look at what the Star of Bethlehem could have been.

December 2016 Newsletter
What's Up: December 2016

Added on: Dec 05, 2016   Read more

Nov 14th: Newbury Astronomical Society - Telescope Workshop

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society

The next Telescope Workshop will be held on Monday 14th November 2016 starting at 19:30. This will be a special evening to give advice on using a telescope or what to buy. These meetings will go ahead regardless of the weather.

There will be help available for anyone who is thinking about buying a telescope or is experiencing problems with their telescope or just in need of some advice. If the sky is clear we will be observing outside so bring your own telescope if you have one or use some of the other member’s telescopes. There is parking at the Scout Hut so follow the signs into the entrance between the houses. Please click the Read More button below for directions.

Added on: Nov 09, 2016   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Nov 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2016, november

By Steve Harris

The November editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are an upcoming telescope workshop evening, and Observing the Deep Sky.

November 2016 Newsletter
What's Up: November 2016

Added on: Nov 09, 2016   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Oct 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2016, october

By Steve Harris

The October editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are Juno arriving at Jupiter, and planets & exoplanets.

October 2016 Newsletter
What's Up: October 2016

Added on: Oct 06, 2016   Read more

BAA Local Societies Bulletin: Oct & Nov 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society

The following mailing was sent out by the BAA.

The BAA aims to support all amateur astronomers, whether members of the BAA or not. Our Sky Notes articles on what to look out for in the night sky are very popular. The Sky Notes for October and November have just been published in October’s BAA Journal and you can freely read them online on our website here: https://britastro.org/journal_item/8041

I hope you all enjoy reading it.

Added on: Oct 06, 2016   Read more

What's Up & Newsletter - Sept 2016

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: newsletter, whatsup, 2016, september

By Steve Harris

The September editions of the Society Newsletter and What's Up of items to see over the coming month are now both available to read from the below links. Featured this month are a new planet spotted orbitting Proxima Centuri (the star nearest our Solar System), and our moon.

September 2016 Newsletter
What's Up: September 2016

Added on: Sep 07, 2016   Read more

Newbury Astronomical Society Programme: 2016-2017

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: program, programme, 2016, 2017

The programme for this year's main meetings is now available: click here for a full list. The details have also been published to the Main Meetings and Beginners Meetings pages, with the ICS Calendar files (main version, older 2003 version) also having been updated for the new session. (note - beginners meeting details coming soon)

See you all in September!

Added on: Jul 26, 2016   Read more

Fri 22nd July: Newbury vs Reading Astronomy Societies Quiz

Posted by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: 2016, july, quiz, newbury, reading

Reading and Newbury Astronomy Societies are having a social event at the Bell Inn at Aldworth from 19:00 on Friday 22 July, 2016. You are invited to support and help your favourite astronomy society!

Added on: Jul 15, 2016   Read more